NETGEAR Nighthawk Cable Modem with Built-in WiFi 6 Router (CAX80) - Compatible All Major Providers incl. Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox | Plans Up to 6Gbps AX6000 speed DOCSIS 3.1, Black

We moved recently and got a new internet service provider. While the provider and their service was good, the Modem Router that they rented to us was not. We were having constant DNS errors, sometimes the Router would just reset itself, and we would see significantly lower download rates than we were promised. We tried having them replace it with another rented router but the issues continued. Then I decided to do some research. As someone who games and works from home daily I needed a device that could handle high speeds reliably. Dropping my connection in the middle of a meeting or god forbid a match was not acceptable. Then I saw the prices for your average "High End Router" that does not even come with the modem portion. Buying two $200+ devices was just too much, not to mention the worry of them arriving and not working with eachother or one of them being incompatible with my ISP for some reason. With more research I found Netgear and their very reasonable prices and high end devices. And even more awesome they actually offer a gamer level Modem Router combo. The Nighthawk was the same price as a high end router from other companies and it came with the modem built in. I ordered it and set it up. The instructions included with it were fantastic and I had it up and running in no time. A 10 minute call to my ISP later to activate the device (which the instructions also walk you through) and I was up and running and the fastest speeds I've ever had at any of my homes or with any ISP or device. I'm a few weeks in now and have had zero issues, where as before I was having network troubles every couple of days. 5 stars for sure. No complaints at all. The range of the wifi is also very impressive. I'm able to walk a good 200 feet away from my house and still have wifi on my cellphone. And I love the Nighthawk app that you can manage it with from your cellphone. It lets me check the devices on my network with a touch and disconnect any that shouldn't be there. Great stuff netgear, very happy with my purchase.

As an IT Pro, there are three main areas that I look for in a quality piece of network gear. Ease of installation, functionality, and stability. If these are 5 stars, then I will rarely, if ever, have to rely on the vendor support team. This Nighthawk CAX30 is excellent in all three categories. While this is a retail product, and I did install it at my house, I do work from home, so it’s every bit as important to me as any high end network core switch! Why? Because I have to have all the same reliability, throughput, and stability as when I am in the office building. I have gone through many DocSis modems over the last 25 years. Motorola and Arris have had the market share, but I always found them to be challenging to get activated, less than stable (needing to be reboot regularly), and usually would only last about 2-3 years before needing replaced. Enter the CAX30! I’ve used a lot of Netgear products in the past, but never their Cable Modems. Until now! I don’t know why I never tried them? I guess just thinking Motorola and Arris had the market share for a reason. Boy don’t I feel stupid!? This product was gravy to install, integrated seamlessly with my mesh wireless, and has been stable and serving up gigabit speeds ever since I fired it up and got it configured. And since my wife works on the same network, it was critical that I get that Motorola replaced quickly! The CAX30 did not disappoint. Take me at my word, this cable modem is everything advertised and then some. I’ll gladly post anything negative that occurs, but thus far, I’m getting line speed (1gb) on the Ethernet ports in my home office, I’m getting from .5 - 1gb on WiFi, depending on location throughout the house, and the security footprint on the entire network is the best I’ve seen on a retail device such as this. I actually think I may pay the annual fee for the Armor Plus protection. It’s already caught several DDOS and other attacks on my network that other routers have never been able to identify. I’m very happy with this product and recommend it fully!

Whoa!! This router/modem is like BLAZING fast and stable. After weeks of enduring constant disconnects daily it turned out that my old router/modem were failing. If you're having the same problem, I was then it's prob. a router issue or modem, not your service or computer. It's hard to track down the culprit. So rather struggle with them and it after years of use, it was time to get a ripper both in one box (small size and frees up desk space) and the latest greatest one available at a reasonable cost. Hey, all this electronic stuff wears out just like people. The Nighthawk Net gear is a quality, easy setup!! Sure, their expensive but the performance is rocking. I can recommend this router/modem and Net gear as a TOP internet access product. by the way I'm an old guy with not much in the way of Tech skills, If I can install this equipment pretty much any one can. BTW I used ethernet cable to connect, no messing with the wireless, like plug in and get your service to send code to it, extremely stable way to go.

The bad reviews are accurate. This router has the potential to perform well given it's specs but suddenly goes bad and it's happening to a lot of people. Lucky for me mine failed within my return window and I was able to process a return. First few days everything was great. Response time on web pages were very fast, speed tests were great, decent Wifi signal throughout my house, setup went smoothly, and everyone was happy but that only lasted a few days. Suddenly I noticed things running very slow, my Gigabit speeds were reduced down to around 150 to 200 mbps and Wifi constantly disconnecting. Rebooting would fix the issue temporarily bringing me to my normal 900+ mbps but within minutes it would drop back down to 200 mbps again. I made sure the firmware was upgraded to the latest version and even installed the latest hotfix from the Netgear website. Toyed around with changing wireless channels, changing the Wifi security type.. nothing worked. I am on Sparklight Cable service so I'm limited to only a few devices that are "approved" (this was one of them). I ended up returning this router and purchased the Motorola MB8600 which is the next best modem on the approved list but it's a standalone modem so you have to purchase a Wifi router separately. I bought the Asus ROG AX6000 to pair with it. So far the Motorola/Asus pair has been performing excellent but time will tell. I'm very disappointed in Netgear and will never buy another one of their devices again.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX2700 WiFi Cable Modem Router (CAX30S) is a high-performance device that combines the functionality of a cable modem and a WiFi router. Here's my review based on its key features: 1. **Speed and Performance**: The AX2700 WiFi 6 technology delivers fast and reliable speeds up to 2.7Gbps, ideal for streaming 4K content, online gaming, and high-bandwidth activities. It supports DOCSIS 3.1 for ultra-fast cable internet speeds. 2. **Coverage and Range**: With four high-performance antennas and Beamforming+ technology, this router provides excellent WiFi coverage throughout your home, reducing dead zones and ensuring a strong, stable connection. 3. **Multiple Device Connectivity**: The AX2700 supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA, allowing multiple devices to connect simultaneously without experiencing a drop in performance, making it suitable for households with multiple users and devices. 4. **Advanced Security Features**: It comes with WPA3 wireless security protocols, protecting your network from unauthorized access, along with parental controls to manage and monitor your children's internet usage. 5. **Easy Setup and Management**: Setting up the router is straightforward using the Nighthawk app, which also allows you to manage your network settings, perform speed tests, and prioritize devices for optimal performance. 6. **Compatibility and Ports**: The AX2700 is compatible with major cable internet providers and supports Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections to devices like gaming consoles or smart TVs. Overall, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX2700 WiFi Cable Modem Router (CAX30S) is a reliable and feature-rich device that offers fast and stable WiFi performance, making it a great choice for homes with high internet usage.